Music fans. Aussie band :Empire of the sun
Feb 28th 2009, 12:03 am
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Music fans. Aussie band :Empire of the sun
I have been listening to this band from New South wales for the past few days. They are brilliant 
Electro indie with shades of goa trance. Love it!
If you visit their myspace page here you can hear a couple of tracks
Scroll down and watch the videos..they're excellent! Make sure you turn off the track that plays automatically first though otherwise it sounds a bit messy
Electro indie with shades of goa trance. Love it!
If you visit their myspace page here you can hear a couple of tracks
Scroll down and watch the videos..they're excellent! Make sure you turn off the track that plays automatically first though otherwise it sounds a bit messy
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Feb 28th 2009, 12:15 am
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Re: Music fans. Aussie band :Empire of the sun
It's not the type of music I usually listen to but I think they are great.Though they are kind of creepy!My 15 year old daughter likes the same type of music as me though really hates them so I play them extra loud when on on of the few music channels to wind her up.Sue.
Feb 28th 2009, 12:24 am
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Re: Music fans. Aussie band :Empire of the sun
It's not the type of music I usually listen to but I think they are great.Though they are kind of creepy!My 15 year old daughter likes the same type of music as me though really hates them so I play them extra loud when on on of the few music channels to wind her up.Sue.
I'd never heard of them until recently. Are they big in Australia?
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Feb 28th 2009, 9:39 am
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Re: Music fans. Aussie band :Empire of the sun
I have been listening to this band from New South wales for the past few days. They are brilliant
Electro indie with shades of goa trance. Love it!
If you visit their myspace page here you can hear a couple of tracks
Scroll down and watch the videos..they're excellent! Make sure you turn off the track that plays automatically first though otherwise it sounds a bit messy
Electro indie with shades of goa trance. Love it!
If you visit their myspace page here you can hear a couple of tracks
Scroll down and watch the videos..they're excellent! Make sure you turn off the track that plays automatically first though otherwise it sounds a bit messy
Feb 28th 2009, 10:36 am
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Re: Music fans. Aussie band :Empire of the sun
I agree they are different which is why I like them but I just find them a bit creepy,sorry it is hard to explain but it is more to do with how they act in their vidoes which I love by the way.Maybe it is me that is odd but I like creepy much better than bland!Sue.
Feb 28th 2009, 3:27 pm
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Re: Music fans. Aussie band :Empire of the sun
I watch their vidoes and spend the whole time debating with myself...they're serious....no, they're sending themselves up....no, this is their genuine artistic expression...no - ...etc. I'd love to see them sans-costume/makeup...would we recognise them in the street?
Mar 1st 2009, 12:32 am
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I guess whatever their reasons are for their "look" - it's good to see something different.
Mar 1st 2009, 8:59 am
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Re: Music fans. Aussie band :Empire of the sun
reminds me of the Doves, apart from the Vocals.... Hadnt heard of them before.
May have a go at listening to a few tracks at work tonight.
May have a go at listening to a few tracks at work tonight.
Mar 1st 2009, 12:46 pm
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Mar 1st 2009, 2:55 pm
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Re: Music fans. Aussie band :Empire of the sun
I have been listening to this band from New South wales for the past few days. They are brilliant
Electro indie with shades of goa trance. Love it!
If you visit their myspace page here you can hear a couple of tracks
Scroll down and watch the videos..they're excellent! Make sure you turn off the track that plays automatically first though otherwise it sounds a bit messy
Electro indie with shades of goa trance. Love it!
If you visit their myspace page here you can hear a couple of tracks
Scroll down and watch the videos..they're excellent! Make sure you turn off the track that plays automatically first though otherwise it sounds a bit messy
the only band they compare to I reckon is the scissor sisters.
Mar 1st 2009, 3:30 pm
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Decided to Youtube, Yes I have heard of them, I thought Renth had shortened the bands name.
I blame the radio, for not giving out bands names
Well thats my excuse.
Mar 1st 2009, 5:30 pm
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Is that the one with the bears playing music in a forest in the video?It takes me back to Disneyland!Sue.
Mar 1st 2009, 5:54 pm
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Mar 1st 2009, 5:56 pm
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Re: Music fans. Aussie band :Empire of the sun
See also Cut Copy and The Presets...
Aussies seem to be leading the "80s style electro pop" renaissance at the moment.
Check out Ladyhawke, too although she is a Kiwi...
Aussies seem to be leading the "80s style electro pop" renaissance at the moment.
Check out Ladyhawke, too although she is a Kiwi...
